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The new indie “Lola Versus,” strips away some of the more unpleasant tics of the modern romantic comedy. No last-minute reunions at an airport. No wacky misunderstandings. The lead doesn’t pick up a hairbrush and sing into it. And, best

Americans are reacting in shock after the U.S. Embassy in Egypt apologized to the Muslim world for “abuse” of free speech–after it was stormed by radical Islamists who raised the Al Qaeda flag and chanted slogans in support of Osama

CORRECTION: The U.S. Embassy’s apology was issued before the protests, at approximately noon Cairo time. Despite the statement, protesters stormed the embassy five hours later. After an angry mob stormed the U.S. embassy in Cairo and tore down the American

Robert Rector, who played a major role in crafting the 1996 Welfare Reform Act which Bill Clinton signed after having vetoed it twice, debunked Clinton’s claim Wednesday night that Obama actually changed the welfare law to require more work. This

When Naval Institute Press decided to publish “The Hunt for Red October” in 1983, few ever imagined the book would become a hit, much less create a literary genre. But it did, and as a result, author Tom Clancy took

Since breaking through with the screenplay for the wonderful yet under-seen quirky drama “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” in 1993, writer-director Peter Hedges has been responsible for some of the most warmly human dramedies in Hollywood. Better yet, his films –

DHD: Last weekend’s surprise 2016 Obama’s America (expanding into 1,750 theaters starting its 8th week in release) continues being helped by the Republican National Convention. The conservative political documentary should come in #5 with $1.6M today. By Monday’s end, pic will

The 1950 comedy “Harvey” is the kind of gimmicky story Hollywood manufactures with alacrity today. It’s the tale of a simple man who believes his drinking buddy is a six foot-plus rabbit. Wacky high jinks ensue. Fade to black. What

Don’t bother calling the Ghostbusters when Dracula, the Wolf Man and Frankenstein’s Monster knock on your door. Chick and Wilbur can handle it. “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein” graced theaters decades before the sweet science of the horror comedy came

The first thirty to forty minutes of director Peter Berg’s “Battleship” might be the worst thirty to forty minutes committed to film all year. The acting, writing, story, and individual scenes are all so bad you squirm with embarrassment for

By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie WriterLOS ANGELESHollywood may have run out of summer hits, but an anti-Obama documentary is helping to fill the gap. Holdover movies easily topped the weekend box office again, led by Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables 2” at

Occupy protesters are expected to arrive in Charlotte by the thousands next month.  A report in the New York Post estimates a protest of the Democratic convention could draw as many as 5,000, though a report last week suggested area prisons

Bad policy after bad policy.  Often illegally imposed. As a result, the Tech Sector – 1/6 of our nation’s economy, as big as health care – is hemorrhaging jobs. Tech Layoffs Hit 3-year High in First Half of 2012 And

It’s not at all surprising that “The Hunger Games” grossed over $407 million in the U.S. alone. The book upon which it’s based is its own phenomenon and the film is extremely well produced. It’s biggest draw, though, is the

(AP) ‘Expendables 2’ brawls to No. 1 with $28.8MBy DAVID GERMAINAP Movie WriterLOS ANGELESSylvester Stallone and his beefy buddies have muscled their way to the top of the weekend box office. Stallone’s action hero roundup “The Expendables 2” debuted at

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) has signed new legislation that some are calling the “second phase” of the health care law that was signed by Gov. Mitt Romney in 2006. A sweeping law intended to contain health care costs, it

(AP) LOS ANGELESPublished reports say The Tonight Show has laid off about two dozen workers and host Jay Leno has taken a large pay cut to save the jobs of other staffers. The moves are part of a restructuring to save

(AP) NEW YORK Universal Pictures is continuing to pursue a sequel to “Snow White and the Huntsman” in the wake of Kristen Stewart’s affair with the film’s director. Universal co-chairman Donna Langley said in a statement Wednesday that the studio is

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) announced today that BBC Director-General Mark Thompson will become its next president and CEO. He will also become a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Thompson, 55, will report to the

(AP) New Barclays chairman: I’ll review entire businessLONDON The new chairman of Barclays Bank says he’ll undertake a top-to-bottom review of the embattled business, telling a British newspaper that he isn’t wedded to any of his predecessor’s policies. Asked if

Confusion abounds about where the government should and should not be involved with the Internet. It really isn’t that complicated.  Apply old principles to these new problems, and the government’s proper Web role becomes readily apparent. Where Government Has No

This Monday, July 30, 2012 will mark the 47th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid. On that day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson journeyed to Independence, Missouri to sign the enabling legislation in the presence of former President Harry

(AP) ‘Dark Knight Rises’ reportedly earns $160 millionLOS ANGELES Citing box office insiders, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, New York Times and other media outlets reported Sunday that the latest Batman sequel earned $160 to $162 million. That amount

Not wanting to miss acknowledging the beginning of Ramadan, Barack Obama extended a greeting to Muslims around the world, especially the Islamists of the Arab Spring: “On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to

Several major film studios announced they would not report ticket sale grosses over the weekend in light of the Aurora, CO shooting spree at a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises,” according to the Associated Press. Sony, Fox, Disney, Universal

From a purely cinematic standpoint, director/co-writer Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” is a genuine masterpiece. Actually, it’s a triumph.  Surpassing the extraordinary hype and expectations surrounding the conclusion to his epic trilogy seemed impossible, and yet somehow Nolan achieved

The capstone to the Great Dissent was the explanation of why the entire 2,700-page Affordable Care Act (ACA) must be struck down along with the unconstitutional Individual Mandate and the unconstitutional Medicaid Expansion. When part of a law is found

US lawmakers began five contentious hours of debate Tuesday over repealing the health care law, with Republicans insisting there is bipartisan support for wiping President Barack Obama’s landmark reforms from the books. Democrats have slammed the effort — the 31st

“Born on the Fourth of July” is the emotional journey of real-life wounded Marine Ron Kovic, but director Oliver Stone keeps nosing his way into the frame. Stone only appears on screen in a cameo, but it’s the famed director’s

The most unpleasant people I have encountered in politics are those who put party before principle, partisanship before politeness, tribal political doctrine before common human decency. Since beginning my run for Congress I have been approached by Republicans convinced that

It has become obvious that the SEIU has a major interest in the healthcare legislation. Although the SEIU is a major player in the public union market, it is also one of the largest unions in the private sector. Furthermore, the largest

“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has a monster hit on his hands with “Ted,” which he both wrote and directed. After only two weekends, the raunchy R-rated comedy will haul in $122 million, which puts it $18 million ahead of where “The Hangover” landed

The insanity that controls the Los Angeles Unified School District continues. Despite the enormous sums of money that both California and the City of Los Angeles spend on education, the people who run LAUSD cannot figure out how operate the

Remember what I said earlier today in reference to how these dishonest media fact-checkers were specifically created to kill valid criticism of Democrats? How these fact checkers parse, rationalize and lie through omission as a way to turn valid criticisms